Association between dietary antioxidant intake and overweight/obesity risk among children and adolescents: a cross-sectional analysis from NHANES 2011–2016
This study developed a modified CDAI, comprising of vitamins A, C, E, carotenoids, and zinc, and identified a consistent negative association between mCDAI and overweight/obesity risk, irrespective of energy adjustment method. These findings suggest that a diet rich in antioxidants may play a protective role in preventing obesity in adolescent aged 12-19 years.
Authors
- Changhong Shi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7490-3593)
- Jinwen Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8413-2187)
Institutions
- Hefei Infectious Disease Hospital (CN)
- Guangzhou Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Nutrition
- Published
- 2025-05-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1540303
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 7.51
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention